Edward Albert Derrick (6 August 1939 – 27 June 2022) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Southern League for Merthyr Tydfil, Cambridge City, Hereford United and Worcester City. He also played two spells in the Football League for Newport County.
Personal life Derrick's father Albert was also a footballer. Prior to signing for Newport County in December 1960, he served in the British Army. Derrick developed throat cancer later in life and lost part of his larynx.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHereford United1963–64Southern League Premier Division31――311964–65Southern League First Division1417121 appearance in Welsh Cup, 1 appearance and 1 goal in Herefordshire Senior Cup117181965–66Southern League Premier Division107332 appearances and 2 goals in Southern League Cup, 1 appearance and 2 goals in Welsh Cup416111966–67Southern League Premier Division3883173 appearances and 2 goals in Southern League Cup, 3 appearances in Welsh Cup, 1 appearance in Herefordshire Senior Cup248111967–68Southern League Premier Division1643174 appearances and 7 goals in Welsh Cup, 3 appearances in Southern League Cup,726121968–69Southern League Premier Division2743254 appearances and 1 goal in Southern League Cup, 1 appearance in Welsh Cup1357Career total10841134241514560
Honours Hereford United
Southern League First Division: 1964–65 Herefordshire Senior Cup: 1966–67 Individual Hereford United Player of the Year: 1968–69
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